Dame Vera Lynn is encouraging older people to participate in Silver Surfers’ Day on Friday 21 May, when more than 1,500 free events will be held across the UK.

‘My aim is to spread the simplicity and ease of listening to and downloading music on the Internet. It isn't just new music on the Internet, it also contains the entire history of recorded music just waiting to be heard’ said Dame Vera.

In libraries, online centres, community rooms, schools and other accessible venues, older people will have a chance to learn basic computing skills and how to use the Internet.